Community Grants
The Community Grant Program funds nonprofits in Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster Counties to address urgent needs in education, food security, housing, mental health, and transportation through flexible, capacity-building support.
Funder: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
Due Dates: August 15, 2026 (Full application deadline; applications accepted July 1–August 15)
Funding Amounts: Awards typically $2,500–$7,500; some up to $20,000; special pool for immigrant services up to $40,000
Summary: Provides unrestricted general operating support grants to nonprofits serving Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster Counties, prioritizing key community needs.
Key Information: Only one application per county; most awards will not fund more than 20% of an organization's operating budget.
Description
The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley’s Community Grant Program is an annual initiative designed to provide nonprofit organizations in Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster Counties with flexible, unrestricted General Operating Support (GOS) grants. These grants aim to help organizations cover essential administrative and infrastructure costs, sustain effective programs, and invest in organizational development and capacity building.
Starting in 2026, the program prioritizes funding for organizations addressing Early Childhood Education/Child Care, Food Security/Hunger, Housing & Shelter, Mental Health, and Transportation, reflecting the region’s most pressing needs as identified in the “Voices of the Hudson Valley” report. Grants may be used for a wide range of activities including program planning and implementation, technology and equipment purchases, staff or board development, management systems, marketing, and other capacity-building investments.
